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Regex Generator

Intelligent regex generator that creates regular expressions from text examples and patterns. Helps developers build complex regex patterns without memorizing syntax. Perfect for learning regex, quickly building patterns, validating data formats, and saving development time. Features include pattern learning from multiple examples, automatic regex generation, visual regex explanation, test against sample data, common pattern templates (email, phone, URL, dates), character class suggestions, quantifier recommendations, and regex optimization tips. The tool analyzes input examples, identifies common patterns, suggests appropriate regex constructs, and provides both basic and advanced regex versions. Essential for developers new to regex, quick regex pattern creation, validating user input formats, data extraction patterns, and text processing automation. Includes built-in regex library with common patterns, capture group suggestions, lookahead/lookbehind recommendations, and performance optimization hints. Converts patterns between different regex flavors (JavaScript, Python, PHP, Java, .NET) and provides detailed explanations of generated patterns.

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Common Patterns

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Regex Quick Reference

Character Classes

\d - Digit (0-9)
\w - Word character
\s - Whitespace
. - Any character

Quantifiers

* - 0 or more
+ - 1 or more
? - 0 or 1
{n,m} - n to m times

Anchors

^ - Start of line
$ - End of line
\b - Word boundary

Groups

() - Capture group
(?:) - Non-capturing
| - Alternation (OR)

Lookarounds

(?=) - Positive lookahead
(?!) - Negative lookahead
(?<=) - Positive lookbehind

Flags

g - Global match
i - Case insensitive
m - Multiline

💡 How to Use

  • Select a common pattern or enter your own regex pattern in the input field
  • Choose appropriate flags (global, case insensitive, multiline, etc.)
  • Enter test text to see how your pattern matches in real-time
  • Matches are highlighted in yellow in the preview area
  • View detailed match information including position, length, and capture groups

How to Use Regex Generator

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Add Examples

Enter text examples that should match

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Generate

Get regex pattern automatically

3

Test

Verify against test cases

4

Copy/Use

Use the generated regex

Features

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Before/After Compare

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Mobile Friendly

Works on all devices

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:How does it generate regex?

A:Analyzes patterns in your examples to identify common structures, then creates appropriate regex using character classes, quantifiers, and groups.

Q:Can I provide negative examples?

A:Yes, add examples that should NOT match to help refine the generated pattern.

Q:What regex flavor is used?

A:Generates JavaScript-compatible regex by default, with options to convert to Python, PHP, Java, or .NET flavors.

Q:Is the generated regex optimized?

A:The tool provides both simple and optimized versions, with suggestions for performance improvements.

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